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FB53 KGZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

175,898 mi
Last recorded175,898 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 KGZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 175,898 miles

front to back brake pipes corroding

offsided front inner arch corroded but not near prescribed area

Fail 1 Oct 2018 175,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember most of way along (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front to back brake pipes corroding

offsided front inner arch corroded but not near prescribed area

Pass 11 Oct 2017 170,288 miles

chassis rails and rear member corroding

Fail 29 Sep 2017 170,286 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear sections of front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded section of front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill near rear spring hanger. Will get bigger as this gets cleaned up with grinder. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded understep (5.2.6)

chassis rails and rear member corroding

Pass 5 Oct 2016 166,201 miles

both front to back brake pipes corroding

exhaust poor

front discs grooved on inside edges

nearside front brake pipe corroding

windscreen marked

Fail 30 Sep 2016 166,189 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering crossmember to chassis (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

both front to back brake pipes corroding

exhaust poor

front discs grooved on inside edges

nearside front brake pipe corroding

windscreen marked

Pass 6 Oct 2015 150,431 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' X2 (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 141,511 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

condition of nearside rear light lens

nearside wiper blade torn slightly

Fail 2 Oct 2014 141,495 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

condition of nearside rear light lens

nearside wiper blade torn slightly

Pass 18 Sep 2013 133,330 miles

Oil leak

reverse lamps intermittent

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

underside of vehicle covered in mud obscuring some components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 126,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2012 126,029 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2011 115,644 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

chip in windscreen

corrosion to exhaust and slight leak

oil leak

play in offside track rod end (boarder line)

towing socket insecure

Fail 10 Sep 2010 102,214 miles

2nd silencer slightly corroded and has a minor leak of gases

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear light lens damaged

nearside rear wheel tight to turn

Pass 10 Sep 2010 102,214 miles

2nd silencer slightly corroded and has a minor leak of gases

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear light lens damaged

nearside rear wheel tight to turn

Pass 11 Sep 2009 89,483 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both o/s tyres wearing at inner edges

Pass 13 Sep 2008 77,273 miles

front brake discs and pads slightly worn

Fail 13 Sep 2008 77,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs and pads slightly worn

Pass 14 Sep 2007 61,772 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 48,576 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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FB53 KGZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FB53 KGZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FB53 KGZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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